Business

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Volta Trucks LTD is a UK-based subsidiary of Swedish firm Volta Trucks AB
Electric vehicles

UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund

Swedish-owned electric truck start-up had blamed funding difficulties and supplier problems for its troubles

1 December 2023
UK-based Volta Trucks saved by venture fund
Workers on computers
Business

Industry digest: Why business etiquette is the key to your reputation

AI might be replacing some tasks, but the personal touch is what will set you apart

1 December 2023
Industry digest: Why business etiquette is the key to your reputation
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The Nissan Sakura was voted Japan’s Car of the Year for 2022-23
Electric vehicles

ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs

European lobby group, led by Renault boss Luca de Meo, wants to mirror Japan’s famous kei car segment

30 November 2023
ACEA calls for Europe to create own kei car law for small, urban EVs
Rolls Royce Spectre production line
Production of hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric cars is on the up
Manufacturing

UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic

Output of 91,521 cars is best October result in recent years but remains far behind 2019 levels

30 November 2023
UK car industry records best October since Covid pandemic
Hydrogen fuel pump
Hydrogen retains its key advantage over battery EVs of quick refills for busy commercial vehicle operators
Hydrogen

A decade behind EVs and twice the price – but hydrogen isn’t dead

Large manufacturers tell Autocar there's still hope for fuel cell vehicles, as they invest in alternative to battery power

29 November 2023
A decade behind EVs and twice the price – but hydrogen isn’t dead
Nissan Leaf built in UK
Electric Nissan Leaf is built in UK; SMMT wants incentives to help private buyers get their hands on one
Manufacturing

Industry bosses call for EV incentives to aid private buyers

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders highlights record investment in UK industry – but says strong domestic market is vital to maintain it

28 November 2023
Industry bosses call for EV incentives to aid private buyers
Kieran O'Regan, Thierry Bolloré and Gavin White from About Energy
Thierry Bolloré with firm founders Kieran O'Regan (l) and Gavin White (r)
Electric vehicles

Ex-JLR boss Bollore named director of UK-based battery start-up

Firm uses software to reduce the development time and cost of electric car batteries

28 November 2023
Ex-JLR boss Bollore named director of UK-based battery start-up
Secondmind
Tech, development and manufacturing

Mazda-backed AI firm can slash car development time "to months"

Latest funding round raises £16 million for Cambridge-based technology firm Secondmind

28 November 2023
Mazda-backed AI firm can slash car development time "to months"
Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer
Thomas Schäfer outlined the severity of problems facing Volkswagen
Corporate

Volkswagen to cut jobs as CEO claims it is "no longer competitive"

Manufacturing giant is conducting an extensive €10 billion (£8.6bn) three-year savings programme

27 November 2023
Volkswagen to cut jobs as CEO claims it is "no longer competitive"
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Listen to episode one now
Podcasts

Power List 100 Podcast: The top global CEOs and OEM leaders (ep.1)

First episode of all-new podcast looks at the leaders reshaping the automotive landscape

27 November 2023
Power List 100 Podcast: The top global CEOs and OEM leaders (ep.1)

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